NEWFIELD SCHOOL

Newfield School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Stamford School District school district, located in Stamford, CT with about 570 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 49 teachers, Newfield School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Newfield School is a public elementary school located in Stamford, Connecticut, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Stamford Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential 21st-century skills. The school prides itself on maintaining a strong sense of community, encouraging collaboration between educators, students, and families to ensure that every child has the opportunity to succeed.

Beyond its core curriculum, Newfield School focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere that celebrates diversity and promotes character education. The school utilizes a variety of teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, striving to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while building a foundation for lifelong learning. With its location on Pepper Ridge Road, the school remains an integral part of the local Stamford community, consistently working to balance high academic standards with enrichment programs that support the "whole child."

For more information, contact Newfield School at (203) 977-4282 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

345 Pepper Ridge Rd.
Stamford, CT 06905-2801
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NEWFIELD SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Stamford, CT with about 570 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Connecticut

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
570
Teachers:
49.4
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 570 students

Hispanic/Latino
48.2%
White
28.4%
Black or African American
15.8%
Asian
5.8%
Two or more races
1.8%

Female
48.4%
Male
51.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.